A self guided (independent) walking tour on the Dingle Way.
A circular walk from the colourful town of Tralee to the fishing port of Dingle and Slea Head, through one of the last strongholds of the Gaelic language and spectacular scenery, rich in archaeological remains. Along the way we pass mountains, corrie lakes and beaches - the setting of many films, including 'Ryan's Daughter' and ‘Far and Away’.
The average walking time ranges from 5 to 6.5 hours per day, at a leisurely pace.
What your Self-Guided Walk includes:
Ten night’s accommodation, based on two adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board approved accommodation, with private bathroom.
Ten hot cooked full Irish breakfasts
Luggage transfer each day.
Route description and maps by Seán Ó Súilleabháin
Day 1 Arrival
Optional Go Ireland transfer from Kerry or Shannon Airport (see below) to Tralee.
Day 2 Tralee to Camp
Distance: 18km/11.25miles Ascent: 275m/900ft
The first day's walking is along the lower slopes of the Slieve Mish Mountains, with views over Tralee Bay, past early Christian ruins and pagan sites to the village of Camp. Overnight in Camp.
Day 3 Camp to Annascaul
Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 350m/1,150ft
Today you cross the spine of the Dingle Peninsula to traverse above the wildlife sanctuary of Inch beach and then on green road and hilltop to the picturesque village of Annascaul, where you overnight.
Day 4 Annascaul to Dingle
Distance: 21km/13miles Ascent: 410m/1,350ft
Continue along a medieval road to the fishing village of Dingle which is steeped in Irish culture and music and where the locals still speak in the native (Gaelic) tongue. Overnight in Dingle.
Day 5 Free Day in Dingle
- Optional walks around Dingle (notes provided)
- Visit the Dingle Aquarium
- Boat trip to see 'Fungi', Dingle's resident dolphin.
- Visit some of Dingle's 52 pubs, craft shops, tea houses, book shops and famous restaurants.
- Boat trip to the Blasket Islands
- Relax in a local spa
Day 6 Dingle to Dunquin
Distance: 19.5km/12.25miles Ascent: 345m/1,150ft
This days walking is spectacular, taking you via Ventry Beach and along the slopes of Mount Eagle to Slea Head. This stretch is famous for its concentration of archaeological sites. Overnight in Slea Head.
Day 7 Dunquin-Cuas
Distance: 24km/15 miles Ascent 70m/230ft
This leg of the Dingle way takes us north along the Atlantic Cliffs, passing Coumenoole Beach, location for one of the dramatic scenes of the film Ryan’s Daughter and via the first of the beaches of Smerwick Harbour to Cuas village.
Day 8 Cuas to Cloghane
Distance: 18km/11miles Ascent 825m/2,700ft
This is an exciting day’s walk, which takes you high on the line of a military road to a saddle on the Brandon Mountain Range, then down enjoying spectacular views, to the shore of Brandon Bay. Good visibility – or navigating ability - is required.
Day 9 Cloghane to Castlegregory
Distance 25km/15.5 miles Ascent 85m/280ft
Today’s walk is substantially a beach walk, along the splendid strands of the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula. Road stretches intersperse, maintaining, “contact with civilisation.”
Day 10 Castlegregory to Tralee
Distance 26km/16.25 miles Ascent 220m/725ft.
Today’s walk takes you back to Tralee, along the northern coast of the Dingle Peninsula, once again partly on beach, with the last stretch along the slopes of the Slieve Mish Mountains.
Day 11 Departure Day
Departure after your full irish breakfast.
Go Ireland airport transfers
General information
- We do not include the price of our airport transfers in our holidays to make it as transparent as possible. We want to minimise the money spent on airport transfers while maximising your valuable holiday time. You only pay for the transfer you need.
- Prices are per person and based on a minimum of 2 people per transfer.
- All transfers must be confirmed at the time of booking with flight numbers and times for arrival and departure. Otherwise we will assume you are making your own way to the first nights accommodation.
- Please note that refunds are not provided for any unused portions of the transfer.
- Private taxis can also be arranged, at the clients own expense, should the Go Ireland transfer timetable or public transport not suit.
KERRY AIRPORT
Public transport
There is a great public bus system from/to Kerry airport to Killarney and Tralee with up to 10 buses a day. See www.buseireann.ie
Go Ireland transfers from Kerry airport
All Go Ireland transfers from/to Kerry aiport to Killarney, Tralee, Camp and Glenbeigh will operate between 07:00 and 18:00 on Saturdays. Kerry airport transfers run throughout the year.
Kerry airport to Tralee
Single: € 15
Return: € 30
DUBLIN AIRPORT
Clients can fly into Dublin and can either get a train from Dublin Heuston Train Station in the city centre to Killarney or Tralee (see www.irishrail.ie) or they can fly with www.ryanair.com from Dublin to Kerry airport three times a day.
SHANNON AIRPORT
Public transport
There is a frequent shuttle bus from Shannon airport to Limerick. You can then get a direct bus from Limerick to either Killarney or Tralee. See www.buseireann.ie for details. We recommend that you arrive in Shannon in the morning to make the connections.
Go Ireland transfers from Shannon
All transfers from Shannon airport to Kerry will depart at 12.00 on Saturdays and arrive back at Shannon at 11.00 on Saturdays.
- Shannon transfers run from 24 April to 9 October 2010.
Shannon airport to Tralee
Single: € 50
Return: € 100
CORK AIRPORT
Get a shuttle bus from Cork airport into Cork bus station (25 minutes) and then get a bus from Cork to Killarney (1 hour 20 minutes). Then you need to get a bus from Killarney to Tralee.
Dates: Any Saturday throughout the year
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